Protein Folding Essentials

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Protein Folding

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Process by which a protein structure assumes its functional shape

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Primary Structure

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Sequence of amino acids

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Secondary Structure

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Alpha helices and beta sheets

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Tertiary Structure

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3D shape of a single protein molecule

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Quaternary Structure

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Assembly of multiple protein molecules

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Chaperones

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Proteins that assist in folding

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Denaturation

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Loss of structure and function

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Forces that drive folding

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Hydrophobic Interactions

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Covalent bonds stabilizing structure

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Disulfide Bonds

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Hydrogen Bonds

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Weak interactions that stabilize protein structure